15 Years Later, Louis Litt Still Remains the Best ‘Suits’ Character: 10 Reasons Why

Louis Litt from Suits isn’t your typical lawyer. Over nine seasons of chaotic adventures within the world of firms, the character has earned a fan following for being robust and constantly interesting. Played by Rick Hoffman, who looks almost unrecognisable now, you could never tell what the lawyer was going to do.

Initially portrayed as an antagonist, Louis enters murky waters over the course of the show and eventually becomes an endearing character that defied all the odds thrown at him. Here are ten reasons why Louis Litt has remained the best Suits character 15 years after his debut on the USA Network show.

1 Louis’ Motivations Make Him the Most Realistic

Usual antagonists or antiheroes are driven by visions of power or wealth, but not our Louis. The lawyer is fundamentally propelled by his insecurities. We see him desperately wanting the validation of his peers, particularly the show’s main character, Harvey Specter.

This makes him the most realistic of the lot, as we see a character who just wants to be invited to the table. He lashes out when his anxieties get the better of him, and his toxic behavior in the workplace becomes understandable when we see how Harvey tends to bully him.

2 Louis Exhibits an Unparalleled Emotional Range

The eccentricity of Louis Litt is probably what makes him the best character of the show. While Harvey and Mike are quite stoic, choosing to maintain a “cool guy” persona, Louis is uninhibited. We see him oscillate wildly between vulnerable and angry.

One scene can have him monologuing about his fear of inadequacy, and the next can be a scene where he sabotages the diet of a colleague. Honestly, he keeps things fresh, and Rick Hoffman’s dynamic range as an actor does justice.

3 Louis’ Character Arc Proves Anyone Can Grow

Most viewers of Suits remember Louis Litt as the petty lawyer with vindictive agendas. We’ve seen him constantly abuse his authority to compensate for any insecurity he has. However, his nine-season arc tells the story of a deeply troubled person overcoming his issues to become a great person.

Louis attends therapy, confronts triggers, and even becomes a constructive leader! What’s more amazing to see is how he becomes a loving father by the end of the show, proving to everybody that even someone encumbered by their worst insecurities can grow.

4 Louis is Relatable in Ways Harvey and Mike Aren’t

Harvey Specter is the golden child of any workplace, being the model lawyer that everyone reveres. Mike is literally a prodigy, capable of photographic memory in a profession that rewards it. On the far side of the spectrum, Louis is just like anybody else.

He is unpolished and just another average guy who wants to make it big. Louis even battles body image issues and struggles with rejection throughout the show. We’ve seen him fail more times than the protagonists, making him more realistic as he continues to tirelessly work through all the battles.

5 Louis Provides Essential Comic Relief

Louis Litt provided comic relief for a chunk of Suits. The high-stakes drama is filled with heavy character moments that involve intimacy, betrayal, and negotiations. In the midst of this, Louis butts in and completely diffuses the tension.

Examples like his dedication to ballet and the fierce defense of his cat are injected into the storyline when needed to offset the drama. Nobody can forget his iconic catchphrases as well, dropped at the right moment to combat the seriousness.

6 Any Moment With Louis is a Litt Scene Stealer

If Louis enters a room, the whole energy changes instantly. You know what you’re in for, just not the specifics till he opens his mouth. Rick Hoffman has exceptional physical comedy, turning Louis into the scene-stealer he is. His goofy smile, combined with the audacity of his words, is more hits than misses.

During tense boardroom meetings, even a single sentence from Louis can dispel any tension, turning the focus to him entirely. Arguably, the writing of his character also propels him into the spotlight of every scene.

7 Louis Cares Intensely for Every Level of Worker

Senior partners in Suits, and for that matter, the real world, often operate inside glass-walled offices. Cordoned off from the rest of their staff, lawyers like Harvey maintain a hierarchical approach. Not our Louis, though; the lawyer takes a hands-on approach to mentoring associates, which can be annoying but also shows his dedication.

Through the course of the show, he has pushed paralegals to become the best at what they do. He views them, the IT staff, and even the admin assistants as essential personnel. No one is invisible in his eyes, making him a surprisingly good leader amidst his pettiness.

8 Louis’ Morally Grey Actions Make Him Interesting

While initially conceived as the series’ villain, Louis’s moral compass spins out of control. We’ve seen him do the worst, but also the best of actions. From corporate espionage to blackmailing colleagues, Louis has definitely earned a stinky reputation.

However, as the show has progressed, Louis starts to operate differently. We’ve seen him do good for his colleagues, often from the sidelines. Even Louis surprises Louis from time to time, being compassionate toward his rivals, especially Harvey.

9 Louis Breaks Traditional Lawyer Stereotypes

TV shows have always portrayed lawyers as idealists or cold and calculating sharks. It’s hard to find a middle ground where a lawyer rejects the “masculine” archetype. Louis shatters all preconceived notions in Suits, making him a wild, unprofessional, and weird lawyer.

His love for mudding, cats, and theatre makes him the most stereotype-breaking lawyer in TV history. He does not conform to any Wall Street-type suit, redefining what a successful lawyer can be.

10 Louis Has Legitimate Love For the Firm

Pearson Hardman and all its subsequent iterations remain Louis’ home and family. The man is intensely loyal and has a legitimate love for the firm. Other partners have constantly treated the firm as a vehicle for advancing their careers, threatening to leave or even plotting internal coups against the organisation.

Louis Litt will do anything for the firm. So much so that an attack on the firm is seen as a personal attack on him. Unwavering Rottweiler-like loyalty makes him the best character in the show, far outshining Harvey and Mike in this capacity.

Here is a summary of the points discussed.

ReasonBrief Explanation

Realistic Motivations	Driven by relatable insecurities and the desire for peer validation, not just power.
Emotional Range	Displays wide emotional shifts, contrasting with the stoicism of colleagues like Harvey.
Meaningful Arc	Evolves from a vindictive antagonist into a constructive leader and father through therapy.
High Relatability	Battles struggles like rejection and body image, unlike golden-child Harvey or prodigy Mike.
Comic Relief	Diffuses high-stakes tension with quirks like his love for ballet and his cat.
Scene Stealer	Commands attention in any setting with his physical comedy and audacious dialogue.
Inclusive Leader	Values and actively mentors staff at all levels, from paralegals to IT.
Morally Complex	Unpredictable actions range from corporate sabotage to surprising compassion.
Breaks Stereotypes	Defies the typical cold lawyer archetype by embracing unconventional passions.
Ultimate Loyalty	Treats the firm as his family, demonstrating unwavering, fierce devotion.

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Suits is streaming on Netflix and Peacock in the U.S.